Minneapolis hotels where a family of four can share one room
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/minneapolis/rooms/family-of-four
Updated October 16, 2026
For lowest cost, start with InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront in Downtown Saint Paul, accepting uneven upkeep and a different-city base. For the most space, JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America in Bloomington has a 415-square-foot two-queen room. Radisson RED in the Mill District suits stadium and riverfront outings. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area, near campus and Prospect Park light rail, adds breakfast, a pool and easy downtown access.
How to choose
- Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area if Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area if you want breakfast, a pool and light rail nearby.
- Choose InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG if Choose InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront if keeping room costs down matters more than staying in Minneapolis.
- Choose JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America if Choose JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America if you want more floor space and indoor mall access.
- Choose Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown if Choose Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown if stadium events and short, walkable sightseeing stays are your priority.
The rooms, best first
- Neighborhood: University of Minnesota & Dinkytown (#3 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 350 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $183 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 350 square feet, with a microwave, refrigerator, included breakfast and an indoor pool near campus light rail.
- Accept: Downtown requires a ride; parking costs extra.
- For families: Free hot breakfast.; Indoor pool and hot tub.; The two-queen room includes a refrigerator and microwave; published size is 350 square feet.
- Neighborhood: North Loop & Mill District (#2 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 323 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $143 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four in 323 square feet, with a refrigerator and an easy walk to the stadium, Guthrie and light rail.
- Accept: Minimal storage suits short stays; paid parking is limited.
- For families: The hotel confirms a maximum occupancy of four and 30 m² of space, approximately 323 sq ft.; An in-room refrigerator is listed for keeping drinks and snacks chilled.; Mobility- and hearing-accessible two-queen rooms also accommodate four; a roll-in-shower version is listed separately.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (#1 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 361 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $159 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 361 square feet; direct skyway access makes this a practical downtown base for games and theater.
- Accept: Breakfast and parking cost extra; confirm queen beds when booking.
- For families: Mini-fridge for snacks and drinks; the hotel notes that amenities may vary by room.; Direct access to the climate-controlled skyway for downtown outings and trips to Target Center.; Free in-room Wi-Fi.
- Neighborhood: Roseville & Rosedale (#6 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 205 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Not available
- Rate: $145 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four, with included breakfast and parking keeping this Roseville option practical for families exploring by car.
- Accept: Only 205 square feet, no pool; guarantee two queens when booking.
- For families: Free hot breakfast.; Free parking, useful for families exploring by car.; The hotel describes Como Park and Zoo as minutes away.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis (#1 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Two double beds
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $151 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two double beds accommodate four without unfolding a sofa; an indoor pool and walkable downtown location make this a useful lower-cost option.
- Accept: Doubles are narrower than queens; breakfast and parking cost extra.
- For families: Indoor pool.
- Neighborhood: North Loop & Mill District (#2 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: 2 Queen Beds Interior Atrium View, Two queen beds, about 409 sq ft
- Cribs: Free on request; confirm availability · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $256 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 409 square feet, with a refrigerator and convenient access to the riverfront, Guthrie and stadium.
- Accept: Interior atrium outlook rather than outdoors; sound can carry between rooms.
- For families: In-room refrigerator for drinks and snacks.; Dry-cleaning and laundry service available.; On-site convenience store and snack bar.
- Neighborhood: Mall of America & Airport (#5 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: 2 Queen Guest Room, Two queen beds, about 415 sq ft
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $359 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 415 square feet, the largest confirmed room here, with direct indoor mall access and an indoor pool.
- Accept: Breakfast and parking cost extra; free in-room Wi-Fi has booking conditions.
- For families: Direct indoor access to Mall of America.; Indoor pool.; Mobility-accessible and hearing-accessible two-queen rooms are also listed for four guests.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Saint Paul (#4 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds, about 370 sq ft
- Cribs: Available; ask about fees · Rollaways: Ask the hotel
- Rate: $191 a night for four with Axel (median of 4 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in roughly 370–400 square feet, with included breakfast, an indoor pool and the Science Museum nearby.
- Accept: Saint Paul, not Minneapolis; hotel parking is paid valet only.
- For families: Free hot buffet breakfast.; Indoor swimming pool.; Science Museum of Minnesota nearby.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Saint Paul (#4 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Two queen beds
- Cribs: Ask the hotel · Rollaways: Fee applies; confirm two-queen room eligibility
- Rate: $97 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four in the two-bed Classic configuration; a mini-fridge and lower room costs help families prioritizing Saint Paul.
- Accept: Uneven upkeep, no pool and paid valet-only parking; guarantee two queens.
- For families: The hotel lists its standard guest rooms as sleeping two to four, including a two-queen option.; Mini refrigerator in the room for drinks and snacks.; Free Wi-Fi.
- Neighborhood: Mall of America & Airport (#5 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Classic Room with Two Queen Beds, Two queen beds
- Cribs: On request; fees may apply · Rollaways: Ask about room eligibility and fees
- Rate: $250 a night for four with Axel (median of 1 rate, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds accommodate four, with a mini-fridge, Terminal 1 connection and complimentary round-the-clock shuttle to both terminals for flight-focused stays.
- Accept: No pool; walking into departures has baggage and checkpoint-hour restrictions.
- For families: The hotel lists Classic Rooms for two to four guests, with accessible versions available.; Mini-fridge in the room for drinks and snacks.; Direct skybridge connection to Terminal 1 and a complimentary 24-hour shuttle to both terminals.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Saint Paul (#4 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Deluxe Double Guestroom, Two double beds, about 300 sq ft
- Cribs: Free; confirm availability for this room · Rollaways: Not allowed in this room
- Rate: $229 a night for four with Axel (median of 3 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two double beds explicitly accommodate four in about 300 square feet, beside Rice Park and within walking distance of Saint Paul attractions.
- Accept: Smaller shared beds, no rollaways; this is Saint Paul, not Minneapolis.
- For families: Mini-bar includes refrigerated storage space.; Free standard Wi-Fi.; Connecting rooms are listed as available if your plans later require more space; confirm the room pairing directly.
- Neighborhood: North Loop & Mill District (#2 of 6 in Minneapolis)
- Room for four: Two Queen, Two queen beds, about 370 sq ft
- Cribs: Free cribs and Pack-N-Plays on request · Rollaways: Not permitted in Two Queen rooms
- Rate: $466 a night for four with Axel (median of 2 rates, last 60 days)
- Why it works: Two queen beds sleep four in 370 square feet, with free requested cribs and a walkable North Loop restaurant and riverfront setting.
- Accept: Expensive option; rooftop is adults-only, with no bathtub or proper refrigerator.
- For families: Four guests sleep in two proper beds, with no sofa bed to unfold.; Free cribs and Pack-N-Plays can be arranged before arrival.; Walkable North Loop location near restaurants, shops and riverfront spaces.
How this list is made: of the 48 hotels Axel ranks in Minneapolis, 37 sell one room for four. Each room here was checked against the hotel's own pages; each rate is the median of the one-room, four-guest rates Axel saw in the last 60 days. Pick dates on a hotel's page for live rates.
Questions families ask
Should we book two queens or two doubles for four people?
Choose two queens when possible: two people still share each bed, but queens give you more width than doubles. Most rooms here have queens despite some generic descriptions calling them doubles. The Normandy Inn and The Saint Paul Hotel genuinely have two double beds. Book the exact bed configuration, not simply a room described as accommodating four.
How much space will we actually have?
The difference is substantial even when every room accommodates four. avid Roseville lists only 205 square feet, while Hampton University Area has 350. Canopy’s interior-atrium room offers 409, and JW Marriott’s two-queen room has 415. Those larger rooms provide more floor space, not separate bedrooms. Canopy trades an outdoor outlook for its interior-atrium setting.
Can we add a crib or rollaway instead of having the children share?
Do not rely on a rollaway: Hewing and The Saint Paul Hotel prohibit them in these rooms, and several other hotels list none. Airport InterContinental allows requests, but placement in its two-queen room is unconfirmed. Crib policies also vary; Hewing offers free cribs and Pack-N-Plays, while several hotels require direct confirmation. Confirm occupancy and placement before booking.
How much more does a room for four cost than a room for two?
There is no reliable same-night comparison here to establish a family-room premium. Compare the exact two-bed room with the cheapest room for two on your dates, entering both children. Also compare the full stay: Hampton University Area includes breakfast, avid Roseville includes breakfast and parking, while many downtown and upscale hotels charge separately for both.
Which neighborhood works best for a family sharing one room?
Downtown Minneapolis and the Mill District suit stadiums, theaters and riverfront outings. The University area offers campus access and light rail into downtown. North Loop suits restaurants, but Hewing’s rooftop is off-limits to children. Bloomington works for Mall of America or flights, Roseville favors drivers, and Downtown Saint Paul is a separate base for its museum, arena and theaters.
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